Here\’s Today\’s Joke: Why do dogs bury bones? Because they can\’t hide them in trees.

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By Allan

They need stimulation or they will get bored and we all know the trouble children can be when they get bored.
Bored dogs are generally unhappy dogs and they are also the dogs that are most likely to get into trouble with other animals and humans.

The happiest dogs are often the working dogs as they not only have a purpose in life but they also get the praise and regular attention of their owners.

Even simply getting your dog some toys of it\’s own to play with can add a lot of fun and happiness to it\’s life, but more importantly getting the dog involved in family activities will have a positive effect on it\’s mental state and happiness.

Dogs love to be taken for walks or a run along the beach. They get to look at a different environment and interact with strangers and other dogs.

This social interaction is very important for the overall well being of your dog and it is something that needs to be done on a regular basis.

One of the benefits of dog training schools is the fact that your dog will get to interact with other dogs, however training your dog at home also has it\’s benefits as you will be learning each others personalities when working closely together and your dog will still get the opportunity to socialize with other dogs when you take it for walks in the park and similar activities.

Any time spent with your dog, whether it is training or just enjoying playtime, is great for building a long and happy relationship.

More Information:
http://AboutDogs.info/recommends/dogtraining.html

Saturday, June 2, 2007

 

(Rain Date: Sunday, June 3, 2007)

 

To Get Your Address Listed Contact Laura Oehlert at 933-2024.

 

For More Information, please visit www.freewebs.com/mountephraimyardsale/

 

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 Election Mt. Ephraim Commissioners

Under Votes	75
Over Votes	0
	Vote Count	Percent
– JOSEPH E. WOLK	671	17.82%
– BRUCE E. GREENWALD	751	19.95%
– ANDREW J. GILMORE	715	18.99%
– MICHAEL P. READER	586	15.56%
– SUZANNE GAGLIANONE	565	15.01%
– CHUCK MIHALIK	472	12.54%
Write-In	5	0.13%
Total	3,765	100.00%

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Haddon Township Commissioners

Under Votes	210
Over Votes	0
	Vote Count	Percent
– RANDALL W. TEAGUE	1,959	14.90%
– PAUL DOUGHERTY	1,752	13.32%
– JOHN C. FOLEY	1,844	14.02%
– JOHN KENDALL	248	1.89%
– JOHN K. CAMPBELL	126	0.96%
– MARYANN KRUMM	131	1.00%
– JAMES T. BRODERICK, SR.	204	1.55%
– CHARLES Di PIETROPOLO	1,480	11.26%
– ROBERT W. HARRIS	1,280	9.73%
– DAVID J. ALAMIA	1,239	9.42%
– LINDA ROHRER	1,072	8.15%
– ROBERT W. DAVY	781	5.94%
– PAUL F. GILLIGAN, JR.	1,026	7.80%
Write-In	7	0.05%
Total	13,149	100.00%

Aretha Franklin sang R-E-S-P-E-C-T and I\’d like to know where it\’s gone in our society and specifically in our community. Have we forgotten what it means to respect property and laws? My husband and I recently took our granddaughter to Martin\’s Lake for a visit to the swings and also enjoy it\’s relaxing setting.

WOW! Were we surprised to find such a massive amount of litter? There were empty bottles, full bottles, empty beer cans, empty snack bags, fishing line, fishing hooks, plastic bags, plastic bags and more plastic bags. We have friends whose house borders the lake and they have mentioned how large groups of teens congregate on the grounds and I would suspect they\’re guilty of littering.

Can\’t these kids show some RESPECT and put their trash in the receptacles. Have they not been taught the word RESPECT? Don\’t they care and realize how lucky they are to live in a town with such an attractive area. There are benches to sit on, a gazebo for festivities, and a stocked lake for fishing, etc. And speaking of fishing, the State of N.J., along with the Gloucester Lakes Association, stock the lake with fish. The people who come there to fish could also show some RESPECT and put their trash in the containers provided. Are they sportsman or not?

This little hometown lake has always been a favorite spot in town to come and de-stress or bring the children and grandchildren to the playground or holiday activity. Can\’t everyone treat it with RESPECT and keep this lake and surrounding grounds free of litter. USE THE TRASH CONTAINERS PROVIDED, PLEASE!

Janet Bevan, Gloucester City

 

May 8, 2007

To: Gloucester City School Board President Louisa Llewellyn

Members of the School Board,

Superintendent Dr. Mary Stansky,

I received a letter on May 3, 2007, (it was dated April 16, 2007) stating that you were eliminating the position of Gloucester City School District Attendance Officer, a position I presently hold.

The position of Gloucester City School District Attendance Officer also known as Truant Officer has been a part of the school district for 80 years or more. Incidentally I have held that position for 18 of those 80 years.

I would like someone to explain why this job is being eliminated? Even if I didn’t hold the title I would argue it was a necessary job in these trouble times in our society.

On a personal note, over the years I have saved the Gloucester City School District more than my present salary by ensuring that out of district students do not receive an education at the local tax payers’ expense.

I hope you will reconsider your decision. Thank you for allowing me to speak to you tonight.

Sincerely, Shirley Cleary

Note: the letter was submitted in person to the Parties above at the School Board meeting

photo by Bill

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ -A cargo ship carrying Army tanks was being unloaded on Saturday at the Philadelphia pier across the Delaware River from Proprietors Park in Gloucester City. The tanks were being place on top of flat bed rail road cars to be transported to a military base.

Seeing the tanks brings back memories of the \”Battle of Newark\”. Did I ever tell you about the Big Conflict in 1967? 

BY BILL BATES

NEWS Coorespondent

 

On Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006 at 2:01 am, while Engine 451 was already operating at a building fire in neighboring Gloucester City, Station 45 was dispatched for an additional assignment, a vehicle fire at the corner of Black Horse Pike and Valley Road.

 

Department Chief Mario Scullan, 401, arrived and assumed Command 450. He advised the alarm room that he had a vehicle on fire that was parked adjacent to the Hair Cuttery building. Engine 452 responded with 6 structural firefighters and was advised by Command 450 that the vehicle was well-involved and that the fire advanced to the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Engine 452 arrived and went into operation with an inch and three-quarter hand line. The vehicle fire was extinguished and crews then popped open the front hood and the rear trunk to check for any additional fire with negative results.

 

Engine 452 and Command 450 stayed on location with local police and awaited arrival of the County Fire Marshal. The fire is being thoroughly investigated by the CFM\’s Office to determine the cause. The station cleared the scene at 3:27 am and was back in service. The County Fire Marshal cleared the scene and headed to police headquarters where he cleared at 5:07 am.

By Joe Rafferty

The author is the superintendent of Mt. Ephraim Public Schools. A resident of Gloucester City, he is a former Gloucester City Public School teacher, a former assistant principal at Mary Ethel Costello School and a past Gloucester City councilman. 

For many years when someone would ask me where I was from I would tell them that I was from Gloucester City – \”The Holy City\”. As the person would look at me trying to understand what I meant by \”The Holy City\” I would try to give them a reasonable explanation of why Gloucester City had this classification. Where did it come from, who first applied the label, when should it be used, what are the characteristics that come with the label and how come Gloucester City?

The first time I heard the use of the classification of \”Holy City\” was many years ago when I was in the company of several senior political leaders the late state senator Walter Rand , the late state assembly Francis Gorman, the late councilwoman Pat McNutt , and the current United States Congressmen Robert Andrews. They would refer to Gloucester City in a respectful and compassionate way as \”The Holy City\”.

A few weeks ago a retired teacher and former political figure of Mt. Ephraim Mr. Al Kershaw had invited me to come to the Mt. Ephraim Rotary, when he introduced me he stated that I was from the \”Holy City\”. It made me fill up with a special pride for all the people of Gloucester City.

They saw in Gloucester City residence unique qualities that allow the city to be recognized as a city that had compassion for the underdog and the needy, respect for the working people and their families and a competitive spirit that would fight for every opportunity for success be it in athletics, academics, economic improvement or helping others.

As a person has physical side, which they are, always trying to improve so has the city tried to improve the infrastructure and physical surroundings. Nevertheless, Gloucester City has something far better than just a pretty face; it has a soul of compassion for others. In addition, I believe that compassionate city soul is why Gloucester City is the \”Holy City\”.

Yes, the city needs many improvements and there are times we act in ways that are not in any terms classifiable holy. But under the outward appearance is one of the greatest treasures in South Jersey. Just as a diamond has physical flaws that bring to it value, so that of Gloucester City. We can sit around and find plenty that we should improve upon. Nevertheless, the diamond only gets its most worth when it is place in a setting that lets it shine and sparkle so that you can see its unique beauty.

There are plenty of people, who look at Gloucester City for only its imperfections and never see the magnificence and its uniqueness. What make this truly a \”Holy City\” are the everyday heroes who are the role models that make the city so special. The people who make it their personal business to help others. There is truly too long a list to place every name on it those of the past and the current day. But when a person is in need or find themselves in some type of hardship the people of Gloucester City stand tall ready to help and assist without wanting and type of recognition.

Therefore, in the spirit of the \”Holy City\” as we work through each day let Gloucester City shine so that everyone can see its unique beauty, which is its compassion for others. Mother Teresa stated, \”We can do no great things; only small things with great love\”. Take the time a share with someone a story about the common day heroes so that they themselves can see them as role models to follow.

Remember that next time someone asks you were you are from you tell them Gloucester City the \”Holy City\” and say it with a smile.

Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. 
Mother Teresa